COVID, bus problems mark beginning of Lakeland school year
The opening of schools in Lakeland has brought about the COVID-19 headaches suffered by every district, but also a shortage of bus drivers.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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Education Mayo shares ACS success stories despite tough years battling COVID-19
With the challenges of a pandemic stretching into this school year, Arlington Community Schools continues to make strides forward, Superintendent Jeff Mayo said.
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Arlington Arlington amends planned development ordinance
In an effort to encourage more senior housing in Arlington, the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen adjusted some of the language in its zoning regulations.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC approves matters related to New Canada Road project
A long-awaited realignment of Canada Road in Lakeland is moving closer to reality.
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August 2021
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Real EstateMystery grocery chain scouting Lakeland location for new store
City Attorney Will Patterson says an anchor store is interested in a parcel on the north side of U.S. 64 at Berryhill Road.
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City of MemphisIda darkens New Orleans on path to Memphis
Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana Sunday with approximately 150 mph winds, making it a Category 4. Category 5 hurricanes start at 156 mph. Only four Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.
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Lakeland Lake District development gains 3 more tenants
The Lake District continues to announce new tenants as the massive mixed-use development off the main junction for Interstate 40 at Lakeland takes shape.
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Arlington Arlington kids boutique enjoys rapid growth
With a growing demand in children’s clothes, an Arlington couple has used the formula for a growing business off the town’s Depot Square.
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Arlington Tradition lives on at Arlington’s barber shop on the Square
Shelly Pilkington is the owner of a barber shop in Arlington’s Depot Square, maintaining an old-school approach to cutting hair, trimming beards and shaving chins.
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Lakeland Lakeland commission endorses plans for outparcel at The Lake District
The approval is the second for an outparcel in The Lake District.
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Arlington Arlington Planning Commission advances Veterans Home, other projects
Several developments in Arlington — including the West Tennessee Veterans Home — received their latest approval from the town’s Planning Commission.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials express concern for golf carts, ATVs on city streets
Lakeland has seen a growing use of unauthorized motor vehicles, such as golf cars, on city streets and want to concentrate on enforcing the laws against it.
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Arlington Pandemic led Arlington trade show company to new venture
With last year’s pandemic curbing convention business, Exhibit-A decided to expand its services, opening Flash Signs on Airline Road in Arlington earlier this summer.
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LakelandThe new home feature no one wants but everyone may get
More than three years ago, the United States Postal Service mandated cluster mailboxes be installed in every new project, from apartments to single-family developments. And that’s causing problems for area developers.
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LakelandLakeland considers new development strategy in look to the future
Some of the key players in Lakeland’s economic development met this week to start establishing a plan for the suburb’s future, particularly along prominent roads.
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Arlington Arlington BMA approves emergency funds for bridge repairs
Emergency funds were used to repair a bridge on Chester Street in Arlington damaged by decades of erosion at the pillars.
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July 2021
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Suburbs Arlington, Lakeland schools prepare for ‘glimpse of normalcy’
The Arlington and Lakeland school systems are preparing for the start of a school year that they hope will look much more normal than last year.
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Education Lakeland board approves options on two sites for new schools
The sites are for future schools, looking 15 to 20 years down the road, Superintendent Ted Horrell said.
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North Memphis ‘Resource the Block’ wellness program debuts at area parks
This weekend’s events at Glenview Park and Douglass Park featured workouts, fresh produce giveaways, and health and wellness consultations. Three more gatherings are planned in August.
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LakelandRestaurateur seeks Railgarten-like venue for Lakeland
According to Lakeland’s economic development specialist, a Downtown Memphis business owner who resides in Lakeland wants to bring a venue like Railgarten or Carolina Watershed to the suburb.
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Arlington Arlington commission approves Phase 1 work for Providence Place
Master developer Bank of Bartlett will sell the property to an experienced commercial developer to bring the mixed-used project to completion.
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Lakeland Lakeland board recommends Chapel Lakes denial
Lakeland’s Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission recommended Thursday evening, July 15, denial of the $150 million Chapel Lakes residential project. The Board of Commissioners will have the final say.
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Arlington Stryker unveils name change after buying Wright Medical
Stryker won’t say anything officially, but the medical device company has rebranded Wright Medical after purchasing its competitor last fall, including its location in Arlington.
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Arlington Kustoff talks economy, bridge repairs, megasite with Arlington chamber
Rep. David Kustoff reiterated familiar positions on the economy during remarks to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, as well as touching on the status of the Memphis Regional Megasite and Hernando DeSoto Bridge repairs.
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Real EstateArlington OKs site plans for Baptist emergency facility, gas station redesign
The town placed a 12-month moratorium on new gas station development in April, but this project was submitted before then.
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